Apple iPad mini 6 renders showcase all new color options and specs

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Aug 25, 2021

Recent rumors have revealed that Apple is working on a major design overhaul of its upcoming iPad mini tablets. Now, renders have revealed these new major changes in design while also highlighting some of its key specifications as well.

According to a GSMArena report, the new renders were designed by Michael Ma (@apple_idesigner) offers us a look at the upcoming tablet that is expected to launch sometime around the iPhone 13 series later this year. Notably, these renders also offered some keys specs as well. The upcoming iPad mini will basically be a more compact version of the fourth generation of iPad Air, with an 8.4 inch Liquid Retina display.This display will have a 60Hz refresh rate and uniform bezels. Furthermore, the complete renders of the tablet are listed as 206 x 138 x 6.1mm and it will be available in Space Gray, Silver, Rose Gold, Green, and Sky Blue colors. Under the hood, the iPad mini render sports the Cupertino based giant’s A14 Bionic chipset. The iPad mini will also reportedly run the company’s third generation Pencil stylus and will arrive in a WiFi only and 5G cellular model as well. The tablet will also bring a Touch ID scanner housed in the power button.

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Google Android Head reveals that Pixel 6 will sport an in-display fingerprint sensor

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Sean

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Aug 25, 2021

Google is gearing up for the launch of the Pixel 6 series of smartphones. While we already have some information of its latest flagship lineup, an executive of the company’s Android executive has revealed that the series will also support an under display fingerprint scanner as well.

The search engine giant had previously stated that it plans on overhauling the launch of its upcoming flagship series. We know that the Pixel 6 series will feature the brand’s new and proprietary Tensor processor. Now, we have a first look at the Pixel 6 series under display fingerprint scanned that was spotted on Twitter. The screenshot of the lockscreen of the Pixel 6 was shared by Hiroshi Lockheimer, head of Google’s Android division.

In the tweet, the Android official stated that he was trying out new wallpaper combinations with Android 12’s Material You theming engine. In this screenshot, you can see that the device sports an under display fingerprint sensor icon right below the clock widget. Unfortunately, the executive deleted this tweet soon after posting it. Although, XDADevelopers Editor in Chief, Mishaal Rahman, reposted a copy of Lockheimer’s deleted tweet on his own account (Via AndroidAuthority).

Furthermore, the screenshot had a resolution of 1,440 x 3,200px, however, Rahman clarified that the actual screen resolution of the Pixel 6 will be 1,140 x 3,120px. Another notable aspect noticed in the screenshot is the Verizon’s 5G network as well. As of right now, this is all the information we have to go on for now, so stay tuned for more updates regarding the upcoming Pixel 6 series.

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A rebranded Redmi AirDots 3 will launch in India on September 3

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Aug 25, 2021

Redmi India has scheduled an event for September 3. The brand has confirmed to launch the Redmi 10 Prime, a rebranded Redmi 10 at this conference. Today, the company has revealed that it will be also announcing a new pair of truly wireless earphones alongside the said phone. Going by the teaser poster, this product could be the Redmi AirDots 3.

Redmi AirDots 3 Review 01 — Redmi AirDots 3

Redmi is teasing a new TWS product for India on its website as well as social media. The features revealed by the brand clearly suggest that this upcoming audio accessory is nothing but the Redmi AirDots 3.

However, just like the previous Redmi AirDots models, the forthcoming product could be also called something else in India. Going by the accessory’s Bluetooth SIG certification, it could go official as Redmi True Buds 2 Pro. But since its predecessors were known as ‘Redmi Earbuds’ in India, it might retain the same branding.

The Redmi AirDots 3 (review) are near identical to their predecessors in terms of design. The buds are powered by a Qualcomm QCC3040 chipset with Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. They support Qualcomm aptX Adaptive audio codec, wear detection, and touch gesture controls.

The company claims a whopping 30-hour battery life with the USB Type-C equipped charging case and 7 hours without the case. Last but not least, the buds are IPX4-rated and weigh 4.6g each.

In China, the Redmi AirDots 3 retail for ¥199. It’s not known how much they will cost in India.

Huawei launches new MateBook B series of notebooks with TPM 2.0 in China

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Aug 25, 2021

Huawei has just launched its latest lineup of MateBook B series of notebooks in China. The new laptops target business users and includes the MateBook B3, MateBook B5, and MateBook B7 models that also feature TPM 2.0 security.

Talking about the MateBook B7 first, the laptop sports a 13.9 inch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and 91 percent screen to body ratio. It also features a 3K resolution and 100 percent sRGB color gamut as well. Under the hood, the laptop houses 11th Gen Intel Core processor (i7-1165G7), supports one key transfer between Huawei smartphones, and also arrives with an improved touch panel and heat dissipation design.

Moving forward, the Chinese tech giant also launched its 2021 MateBook B5 notebook. This model sports a 14 inch display with 2K resolution and is powered by 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor as well. For memory, it offers dual channel 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. Notably, the laptop also arrives with a pre installed TPM 2.0 chip for security. Finally, Huawei has even launched a new MateBook B3 that arrives with a 15.6 inch FHD (1080p) HD IPS anti glare screen on the front.

This laptop is also a thin and light notebook that weighs just 1.38 kilograms. It is equipped with the 11th generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor and TPM 2.0 security chip module as well. The brand is also providing personalized customization services along with security customization services. Furthermore, the company also launched the latest version of its desktop PC. This is the MateStation B515 PC that is equipped with an eight core 7nm AMD Ryzen processor that arrives with the company’s K150 wired keyboard.

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Samsung reportedly delays new foldable smartphones shipment due to high demand

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Aug 25, 2021

A couple of weeks ago, Samsung officially launched its latest foldable smartphones — Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3. On 11th August, the company started taking pre-orders for these new phones, promising shipments on or before 27th August.

The general sales for the new foldable smartphones are also scheduled to begin from 27th August but it seems that the South Korean giant isn’t able to keep up with the demand and is reportedly delaying shipments.

As per the report from All About Samsung, customers in Germany who pre-ordered the Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, and the new Galaxy Watch4 series smartwatches are getting emails from the company notifying them about shipping delays. It is also being claimed that shipment for some of the customers could be delayed till mid-September.

Samsung says that this is happening because of the high demand for its newly launched products. This seems to be in line with the previous report, which revealed that the pre-orders for the latest smartphones from the brand have exceeded the South Korean technology giant’s highest projections.

Recently, it was reported that by the end of last week, pre-orders for the new foldable phones crossed the mark of 450,000 units and were speculated to reach 600,000 units by the end of the pre-order period. If the unlocked model is also to be included in the mix, then the numbers could reach 800,000 units. For context, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 had received about 80,000 pre-orders when it was launched.

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Samsung Galaxy M32 5G launched with Dimensity 720, 12 5G bands support, 48MP quad cameras in India

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Aug 25, 2021

Samsung has announced the Galaxy M32 5G mid-range smartphone in India. The new M-series phone’s major features include the Dimensity 720 that brings support for 12 5G bands, 48-megapixel quad cameras, and a big battery.

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G specifications and features

The Galaxy M32 5G has a 6.5-inch LCD panel with an Infinity-V notch. It offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 60Hz refresh rate. The display notch houses a selfie camera of 13-megapixel.

The rear-facing camera system of the M32 5G features a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper with a 123-degree FOV, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G poster — Samsung Galaxy M32 5G

The Dimensity 720 chipset powers the device with up to 8 GB of RAM. For storage, it offers up to 128 GB of native storage and dedicated storage slow. It ships with One UI 3.1 based Android 11 OS. The South Korean company has confirmed that it will be receiving two years of OS upgrades.

The M32 5G is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W charging through USB-C. It offers other connectivity features like dual SIM support, 5G/4G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. As far as the build of the device is concerned, it features Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and a polycarbonate rear shell. To sum up, the Galaxy M32 5G has arrived as a rebadged version of the Galaxy A32 5G that debuted in other markets at the beginning of this year.

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G price in India

The Samsung Galaxy M32 5G has been released in India with a starting price of Rs 18,999 for the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant. It comes in Slate Black and Sky Blue colors. The first sale of the M32 5G will be carried out at 12 pm on September 2nd through Amazon Indian and Samsung India’s online store. ICICI bank card users can take advantage of Rs 2,000 instant discount on credit card and EMI transactions.

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Huawei reportedly gets license approval from the US for auto chips

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Aug 25, 2021

In the past couple of years, Huawei’s thriving business has taken a turn for the worst when the United States put the Chinese company in its Entity List, effectively banning the company from doing business with the US-based firms.

With smartphone and chipset business almost non-existent, the Chinese giant has started focusing on other businesses, including PC and auto. Now, it seems that Huawei is finally getting some long-overdue good news.

A new report from Reuters indicates that the United States has approved license applications worth hundreds of millions of dollars for Huawei Technologies to buy chips for its growing auto components business.

It’s noteworthy that auto chips are not considered sophisticated, thus it lowers the bar for getting approval. A person aware of the license approval claims that the company is getting approval for chips in vehicles that may have other components with 5G capability.

As noted, Huawei has taken interest in developing components for electric vehicles, which is being seen as the next big thing in technology. Earlier this year, the China-based company unveiled its autonomous driving system solution ADS, which was first showcased on the BAIC Arcfox Alpha S. The car is the first smart electric car equipped with Huawei’s lidar solution and the first model equipped with Huawei Harmony OS car system.

While Huawei didn’t comment about the license approval, the company’s spokesperson has said that the company is positioning itself as a new component provider for intelligent connected vehicles with an aim to help car OEMs (manufacturers) build better vehicles.

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Samsung announces $205 billion investment plan to expand its business

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Aug 25, 2021

Samsung Group, one of the world’s largest companies, has unveiled a new expansion plan under which the South Korean tech giant is planning to spend around 240 trillion won, which is around $205 billion.

As a part of the plan, Samsung will be hiring about 40,000 people over the next three years as the company advances towards next-generation technologies. Its subsidiaries will be spending money on Research & Development as well as corporate acquisitions.

The company has revealed that it is setting aside 180 trillion won for its home country South Korea and aims to hire another 10,000 people over the period. It’s noteworthy that this new expansion plan includes expenditures previously outlines by Samsung.

The South Korean giant has planned to invest around $151 billion through 2030 to delve deeper into advanced chipmaking. The company is also expected to proceed aggressively as Lee Jae-yong has now been released from the prison on parole after being sentenced to jail earlier this year for bribery.

Samsung is now expected to have further development related to its semiconductor plant in the United States for which the company is spending about $17 billion. It is among the leading chipset maker in the world, competing against Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) after the withdrawal of Huawei from the market. It plans to go ahead with the long-term vision in terms of technology rather than the short-term goals.

Along with that, the South Korean giant is also looking to expand its biopharmaceutical business through its subsidiaries Samsung Biologics and Samsung Bioepisit. The group will build two new factories in addition to the three currently in operation with the aim of starting vaccine production.

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OnePlus Nord 2 in Go Green Woods color variant will go on sale tomorrow in India

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Pranav Sawant

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Aug 25, 2021

Last month, OnePlus launched the Nord 2 smartphone in India. It arrived in Blue Haze and Gray Sierra color variants in the country at a starting price of ₹27,999(~$377). During the launch, the company promised that the Green Woods color, which is already available in other regions, will go on sale next month in India. As promised, the OnePlus Nord 2’s Green Woods color will now go on sale starting from tomorrow in the Indian market.

Interestingly, the color variant will be called ‘Go Green Woods’ in the region and it will also go on sale for the same price as the other variants. The OnePlus Nord 2 is priced at ₹27,999(~$377) for the 6GB + 128GB variant, ₹29,999(~$404) for the 8GB + 128GB variant, and ₹34,999(~$471) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. It will go on sale on the OnePlus India website and Amazon India portal at 12 PM IST.

The OnePlus Nord 2 is currently the company’s recent offering that has a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display. It has a Full-HD+ resolution and a screen refresh rate of 90Hz. It has a triple camera setup at the rear with a 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and lastly a 2MP monochrome sensor. It boasts a 32MP Sony IMX615 primary lens.

It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC paired with 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It has an in-display fingerprint scanner and supports Face unlock. The device houses a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging technology.

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Realme Book sold units worth 10 million yuan in its first sale in China

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Aug 25, 2021

A few days ago, after teasing it for several weeks, OPPO-backed Realme officially expanded its portfolio of devices by launching its first-ever laptop in several different markets, dubbed Realme Book.

Today (on 25th August), the newly launched laptop officially went on sale in the brand’s home country China and the company has reported impressive sales numbers for the first-ever sale of the Realme Book.

Realme claims that it managed to sell Realme Book units worth more than 10 million yuan in the first sale in China, that too within five minutes. The numbers include sales registered on the company’s own online store as well as JD.com and Huantai Mall.

In China, the Realme Book comes in two models — Core i5 + 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD costing 4,299 yuan (~$664) and Core i5 + 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD which is priced at 4,699 yuan (~$725) but has a limited period promotional price of 4,299 yuan.

The Realme Book comes with a metallic body, a mirror brand logo, and the front sporting a backlit keyboard. The laptop weighs just 1.38 kgs and measures a slim 14.9mm and comes in two color options — Real Blue and Real Grey.

It is powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of PCIe SSD storage. For graphics, the notebook sports Intel’s Iris Xe graphics and is running the Windows 10 operating system out-of-the-box but will support Windows 11 in the future.

The device is powered by a 54Whr battery and comes with support for 65W super-fast charging. The company has promised 11 hours of battery life and says that just 30 minutes of charging can bring the battery up to 50 percent.

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Apple Watch was allegedly used as a tracker for robbery in the United States

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Aug 25, 2021

Apple Watch has been featured in news several times and most of them are related to good instances, like the smartwatch saving the life of a man who fell into an icy river or saving the life of a British cyclist caught in a flooded river. This time, the wearable device has found an alternative use case.

The Apple Watch was allegedly used by a crew of seven people to track down and rob a suspected drug dealer of over $500,000. The Department of Justice in the United States claims that the wearable device was used by the leader of the seven-people crew to track down the victim.

It adds that the group stuck the device on the dealer’s bumper and tracked him to Hartford, Connecticut. As per the reports, Darren Lindsay, a 30-year-old leader of the crew registered an Apple Watch to his AT&T plan. On July 18th, 2020, he, along with two collaborators, tailed the car to a hotel parking lot in Hartford, broke the window, and looked for drug money.

After not finding anything, the team left and then returned for an overnight stake-out. Prosecutors claim that the following day, they shoved the victim in an SUV, and punched him in the face until he handed over his hotel key card. Then, Indigo Grant allegedly smuggled a bag containing about $500,000 from the room, and they dropped the victim in the nearby town of New Britain.

Darren Lindsay then uploaded a private image of a massive pile of cash to his iCloud account while Antoine Koen, another member of the group, took a similar photo which also displayed his face in the frame.

Several pieces of evidence related to the robbery were revealed through the group member’s iCloud account, including toll records, text threads discussing the watch passcode and the stake-out, updates on whether the news had reported the robbery, divvying up the cash, among others.

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Honor Tab V7 Pro in Chenhui Gold goes on sale in China for CNY 3,299(~$509)

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Pranav Sawant

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Aug 25, 2021

Earlier this month, Honor unveiled the Tab V7 Pro in the Chinese market. The device has impressive specs like Kompanio 1300T SoC and supports 22.5W fast charging technology. It went on its first sale last week and today, the Honor Tab V7 Pro has gone on sale again in China in the Chenhui Gold color variant.

The tablet is only available to purchase in the Wi-Fi version with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage priced at CNY 3,299(~$509). It is currently on sale on the Jingdong shopping portal.

The Honor Tab V7 Pro features an 11-inch LCD display with a 2K screen resolution. It has an exact resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 276 PPI. It also has a DCI-P3 color gamut.

Under the hood, it has the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It is said to be the world’s first device to come powered by the Kompanio 1300T SoC. It also features RAM expansion technology. The tablet also has a 7-layer cooling system for keeping cool while performing intense tasks.

It has a 13MP + 2MP dual-camera system at the rear placed in a vertical alignment. It has support for Honor’s Magic Pencil 2 stylus and keyboard case. The tablet packs a 7,250mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging technology. The dual-SIM tablet has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, and 5G connectivity. It runs on Android 11 and has several features like multi-window, multi-tasking, and split-screen.

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Realme 8 5G gets Dynamic RAM Expansion support with the new update

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Pranav Sawant

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Aug 25, 2021

Realme has pushed virtual RAM expansion feature to many of its recently launched smartphones. The feature first arrived in the Realme Narzo 30 5G and followed by the Realme X7 Max 5G smartphone. Now, Realme has released the RAM expansion a.k.a Dynamic RAM Expansion feature for the Realme 8 5G smartphone.

The new firmware update carries the version number RMX3085_11.A.19. It brings 2GB of Dynamic RAM Expansion support. For those who are unaware, the feature uses some space of the internal storage and uses it as virtual RAM. It is quite helpful for users with less RAM out of the box.

Apart from this feature, the update brings bug fixes and performance improvements. It also brings the new July 2021 Android security patch.

Realme 8 5G Specifications

The Realme 8 5G has a 6.5-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution. It has a 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 600 nits. It has a 16-megapixel camera at the front for selfies. At the rear, it boasts a triple camera system with 48-megapixel primary lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and lastly a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor.

It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging technology. It features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for added security. It boots on Android 11 out of the box.

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Vivo Y21s bags FCC certification, likely to debut soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 25, 2021

Vivo is reportedly working on a new Vivo Y-series phone called the Vivo Y21s. As the name suggests, it could be a tweaked version of the recently unveiled Vivo Y21 handset. It appears that the arrival of the Y21s may not be far away as it has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The Vivo Y21s moniker for the Vivo phone with V2110 model number when it appeared at the Global Certification Forum (GCF) earlier this month. The same device has now appeared at the FCC with a few specs (via).

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The FCC listing reveals the V2110 phone measures 164.26 x 76.08 x 8mm and weighs around 180 grams. It offers a few connectivity features like dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS/GLONASS/BDS/Galileo. The support for the ‘BK-C2’ model charging cable and the ‘XE610’ model earphone suggests that it will come equipped with a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack. The listing further reveals it is powered by a 4,910mAh rated (5,000mAh typical value) battery.

The Y21s was spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site with a few specs such as the Helio G80 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. The other specifications of the Y21s are under wraps. Its dimensions that were found through the FCC listing suggest that its design could be almost identical to the Y21. Hence, it is likely to house a 6.51-inch teardrop notch display. Now that the Vivo Y21s has bagged FCC certification, it may go official in the next few weeks. At present, it is unclear which markets will be receiving the device.

Vivo Y21 specifications

The Vivo Y21 features a 6.51-inch LCD HD+ screen, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. The Helio P35 powered handset is packed with specs like 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB / 128 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging.

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Vivo X70 Pro key specifications emerge through Google Play Console listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 25, 2021

Recent reports have revealed that Vivo will be soon launching the Vivo X70 series of smartphones in China, India, and other markets. The V2104 and V2105 phones that have appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site in the recent past are believed to be the global versions of the Vivo X70 and Vivo X7 Pro. The Pro model has appeared at the Google Play Console and in the Google Supported Devices list. As usual, the Play Console listing has revealed the key specifications of the smartphone.

The Vivo V2105’s image available at the Play Console reveals that it is equipped with a punch-hole display with curved edges. The screen supports a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels and a 440ppi pixel density. It appears that it features the same 6.56-inch AMOLED screen that was made available on the Vivo X60 Pro smartphone.

vivo X70 Pro visits Google Play Console listing and Google Supported Devices list.
8GB RAM
Dimensity 1200
Android 11
1080×2376
Plus, device's front look is out.
Feel free to retweet.#vivo #vivoX70Pro pic.twitter.com/vzepxPxkb4

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) August 24, 2021

The Dimensity 1200 chipset (MT6893 model number) is present under the hood of the device. It is accompanied by 8 GB of RAM, and it is preinstalled with Android 11 OS. Rumors have it that the Vivo X70 series will break cover in September. The Play Console listing is a good hint that its launch may not be far away.

Probably, the X70 and X70 Pro will arrive with identical specs, and they may only differ in the camera department. The X70 duo may feature a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera. Rumors have it that the Vivo X70 series will feature Vivo’s self-developed “Yueying” ISP chip.

VIVO X70 V2133A spotted on IMEI database, recently spotted on 3C

•44W Fast Charging Support#VivoX70 #Vivo https://t.co/7BXuC7cLXc pic.twitter.com/u2GV44r06l

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) August 24, 2021

In related news, a couple of Vivo phones including the V2133A were spotted at the 3C certification platform of China in recent weeks. The IMEI database listing of the V2133A has revealed that this model is likely to debut in the Chinese market with the Vivo X70 Pro moniker. Its 3C listing had revealed that it may carry support for 44W fast charging. The Chinese and global variants of the X70 series are likely to feature identical specs, but the models heading to China could be powered by a different chipset.

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Redmi Note 10 Lite name spotted once again, India launch could be near

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 25, 2021

Yesterday, reliable leaker Kacper Skrzypek spotted a forthcoming Xiaomi smartphone named Redmi Note 10 Lite in the MIUI code. Now, the same moniker has appeared at the IMEI database (via tipster Mukul Sharma). These findings suggest that the smartphone may go official soon in India.

So yes, Redmi Note 10 Lite is indeed launching soon in India. I've spotted the device (Indian variant) on the IMEI database website.
Feel free to retweet.#Xiaomi #RedmiNote10Lite pic.twitter.com/jbkM2WMSmJ

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) August 24, 2021

The IMEI database listing reveals that the upcoming Xiaomi phone with the 2019106A1I model number will be heading to India with the Redmi Note 10 Lite. This model has already received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Tipster Skrzypek revealed that the upcoming Redmi Note 10 Lite and the last year’s Redmi Note 9 Pro (global) / Note 9S (Indian) have the same “curtana” codename. Hence, it appears that the Note 10 Lite could be rebranded version of the Note 9 Pro. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal more information on the specs of the Note 10 Lite in the upcoming days.

Redmi Note 9 Pro specifications

The Redmi Note 9 Pro features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display that offers a 60Hz refresh rate. It has a 16-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (superwide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit.

The Note 9 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 720G chip and 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It has up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage and a dedicated microSD card. It is backed by a 5,020mAh battery that supports 30W rapid charging. For security, it is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. As far as the Redmi Note 9S is concerned, it features a 48-megapixel primary camera, and the rest of its specs are identical to the Note 9 Pro.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE moniker spotted at IMEI database

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 25, 2021

Earlier this month, an Indian variant of the upcoming Xiaomi 11T Lite NE was spotted at the IMEI database. Now, the global variant of the device has appeared in the IMEI database. These listings suggest that the smartphone may launch soon in various markets.

Now that the 2019119DI (Indian variant) and 2019119DG (global market) have appeared at the IMEI database, it appears that it may not take too long for it go official. The 2019119DG’s IMEI listing states that it may debut in the global market with Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.

It's called #Xiaomi11Lite5GNE on the Global market. Still don't know what does "NE" mean 😛 pic.twitter.com/zYkI5uHvDg

— Kacper Skrzypek 🇵🇱 (@kacskrz) August 24, 2021

According to tipster Kacper Skrzypek, the smartphone is codenamed Lisa and is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset. Unfortunately, nothing else is known about the specifications of the device. Also, it is unclear whether the letter ‘NE’ stands for New Edition or something else. There is a possibility that it may borrow its specs from the existing Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G smartphone.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G specifications

The Mi 11 Lite 5G has a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display and it runs on MIUI 12 based Android 11. The Snapdragon 780G chip powers the device with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Peach Pink — Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

It has a 20-megapixel front camera, and its rear side has a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera system. It houses a 4,250mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

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Boult Audio ProBass Qcharge wireless earphones launched in India for Rs. 1,199 (~$16)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 25, 2021

Indian audio manufacturer Boult Audio has launched a new wireless headphone in its home market. The product is dubbed Boult Audio ProBass Qcharge wireless neckband earphones and is presently listed on Amazon for a crazily cheap price tag of Rs. 1,199 (~$16).

As the name implies, the Boult Audio ProBass Qcharge wireless neckband earphones utilize a neckband design that is lightweight and sweat-resistant. The design also includes soft silicone ear tips and ear fins that guarantee a firm grip while keeping the wearer comfortable all day long.

The ProBass Qcharge wireless neckband earphones offer up to 24-hour battery life and also support fast charging. The design is water-tight, having an IPX5 waterproof rating. On the inside, the earbuds utilize micro-woofers encased in aerospace-grade Aluminium alloy. This delivers vivid, deep bass while keeping the highs clear.

The earbuds also feature a magnetic design which ensures the two earbuds are held together when not in use to prevent the wires from getting tangled. The headphones are charged via a USB-C port with a 15-minute charge touted to deliver up to 15 hours of continuous playback. The earbud can be fully charged in just 30 minutes.

Further, the Boult Audio ProBass arrive with support for Google Assistant and Siri voice assistant. It also features in-line controls.

The earbuds will be available in three colour options; Black, Blue, and Green.

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iQOO 8 Pro Indian variant spotted with key specs, September launch likely

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 25, 2021

Last week, an iQOO phone with model number I2019 was spotted in the IMEI database. The listing revealed that it may debut in the Indian market with the iQOO 8 moniker. Fresh information reveals that the Indian variant of the iQOO 8 has appeared at the Google Play Console. These listings suggest that the company may soon unveil the iQOO 8 series of flagship phones in India.

The Google Play Console of the Vivo I2017 does not mention its marketing name. However, the presence of the Snapdragon 888 Plus (mentioned as SM8350) is a clear giveaway that the Vivo I2017 is the Indian variant of the iQOO 8 Pro. The listing further reveals that the iQOO 8 Pro has a Full HD+ display with a punch-hole design. It has 12 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS.

#Vivo #iQOO8Pro ( Indian Variant) I2017 Spotted on Google Play console listings! launch expected!

– 6.78" 2K Curved E5 sAMOLED, LTPO, 120hz refresh rate, DC dimming
– Snapdragon 888 / 8GB Ram
– Android 11 based on Funtouch OS 11.1#iQOO8 https://t.co/jfkS82xilA pic.twitter.com/1jbMWEjglb

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) August 24, 2021

It can be said based on a recent leak that the iQOO 8 series may debut by mid-September in India. The specifications of the iQOO 8 and 8 Pro are already known since these phones have already been launched in China.

iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro specifications

The iQOO 8 houses a 6.56-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz flat screen. On the other hand, the Pro model features a 6.78-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz LTPO display with curved edges. The iQOO 8 and 8 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 888+, respectively. Both models offer up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The iQOO 8 has a 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera unit. On the other side, the Pro variant has a 50-megapixel (main with gaming stabilization) + 16-megapixel (telephoto) + 48-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera unit. The iQOO 8 duo is fitted with a 16-megapixel front camera. The iQOO 8 has a 4,350mAh battery, while the iQOO 8 Pro houses a 4,500mAh. battery. Both models support 120W charging. The Pro model also offers 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

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Lenovo Chromebook 300E is rugged, has 4G, and costs $420

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Aug 25, 2021

Lenovo has announced a new Chromebook with a rugged design. The new computer also has an AMD processor and support for 4G but can only be purchased from the American carrier, AT&T.

The Lenovo Chromebook 300E has an 11.6-inch display that is protected by Gorilla Glass. The screen is attached to a spill-resistant keyboard via two 360º hinges that allow it to be folded back into a tablet.

Powering the Chromebook is an AMD processor, the dual-core AMD 3015Ce. This makes the new device the first AMD Chromebook with LTE according to Chrome Unboxed. The chipset draws juice from a 47Wh battery, and Lenovo promises it should last a day of school. The Chromebook has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

For ports, there is a USB-C power input port on the left along with a USB-A port, a microphone-headphone combo jack, and a MicroSD card slot. You also get a second USB-A port on the right along with an HDMI port. A 720p webcam sits above the display and it has a privacy shutter that you can slide in place when the camera is not in use.

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The selling price for the Chromebook is $419.99 but buyers can opt for a 36-month payment that will have them pay $11.67 per month. Pre-order will begin on September 10 and it will be available for purchase online and in stores on September 28.

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